Creamy Chicken Egg Noodles (Print-Friendly)

Tender chicken and egg noodles in a rich creamy sauce with fresh vegetables and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 celery stalks, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
17 - 1/2 tsp paprika
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Noodles & Finishing

19 - 8 oz wide egg noodles
20 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
21 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
07 - Cook egg noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Return the cooked chicken to the sauce along with frozen peas. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until peas are heated through and chicken is warmed.
09 - Add cooked egg noodles to the sauce and toss until well coated.
10 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • The creamy sauce coats every noodle so perfectly that leftovers somehow taste even better the next morning.
  • You can make it exactly as written or swap in rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, or whatever vegetables need using up.
02 -
  • Whisk slowly and steadily when you add the liquids to the roux, or you'll end up with little flour lumps floating through an otherwise perfect sauce.
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—wet chicken won't brown, and browning is what builds all the flavor in this dish.
  • Cook the noodles in a separate pot so they don't get mushy sitting in the sauce for too long before serving.
03 -
  • Make this dish a day ahead and reheat it gently on the stove with a splash of broth—it actually tastes better when the flavors have time to get to know each other.
  • Keep the heat at a gentle simmer once you've added the cream, because boiling can break the sauce and turn it grainy.
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